Kendrick Perkins Changed His Opinion On Lonzo Ball: ‘He’s Not A Bust, He’s A Special Talent’

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Former NBA big man and current league analyst Kendrick Perkins made headlines last month when he called 2017 #2 overall pick Lonzo Ball a “bust.”

In the midst of severe struggles, Zo had been benched at the time as the Pelicans continued their losing ways.

Interestingly enough, since those comments were made, Zo has been playing at a near All-Star level pace, averaging 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists while shooting 40.0% from three in eight games. Perk, in all his humility, took to Twitter to admit he was wrong.

With Ball’s reinsertion into the starting lineup, the hope is that he can continue to play at this level.

Coming out of UCLA, there were a lot of expectations for Lonzo and his role with the Lakers. Despite never quite meeting those expectations, he has shown flashes of the type of player he can become.

If the Pelicans are to turn things around, they will need Lonzo to continue his upward trajectory into stardom. Because, as Perk put it, he is a special talent.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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